Solar for your RV: Harbor Freight Solar Panel Review

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[@batman1aman]

Did you make it private?

[@MtnBadger]

People keep giving thumbs down to great videos because they come here looking for solutions to unrealistic issues and if you don't give end-all, be-all answers, they shoot you down. This video is straight forward and correct in its info and presentation. If you're looking for "more" or something different, just move on. There's no reason to give this guy a thumbs down because he didn't solve your particular problem. Thumbs up from me... You were concise, accurate and pleasant in your delivery, even with the screaming. 😉

[@paulgarrison1141]

Good video and a nice family. I think some people just like to agitate.

[@bookooc5605]

Just gave you a thumb down and a bonus middle finger.

[@MtnBadger]

@@bookooc5605 Thanks for proving my point... All the help is appreciated. 😀

[@peter8488]

You can give people information on getting free money people will still thumbs down cause there are just miserable humans zombie walking the world.

[@MtnBadger]

@@peter8488 It's true, some people are never happy so, they make sure you aren't, either.

[@stephenm8100]

A few years ago I went to Honduras with my wife. She saw a land crab and thought it was a tarantula. Wow did she scream and she saw a garter snake in the yard..... Great video got a Coachman pop-up and a solar system just like yours.

[@TravelswithDelaney]

Our first solar kit was the old 50 kit that Harbor Freight use to sell. I think it was a 3 panel kit and each one was maybe 15 or 20 watts. It actually worked really well for us when we had it. It was a good start for us. Now we have 200 watts on our trailer roof plus a 100 watt Renogy suitcase panel. Thanks for sharing.

[@Mikemalone7873]

Welcome to the dog house... My wife has similar phobias. Glad I saw your common sense method for mounting the charge controller! We've used this setup on our Tag trailer for a couple of years and thousands of miles. We traded our Tag in on a 24 ft Kodiak that has the same solar input as your rig. In order to use the solar panels on our new trailer, I was about to build a waterproof container and Rube Goldberg this thing. Thanks to you, I'm now in the market for two pieces of Velcro! Thanks!

[@RL-xb4gz]

This is exactly what I was looking for just bought a new camper want to make sure I can keep the 12 volt fridge cold.

[@Ikemanark]

Thanks for the video. We recently purchased the Harbor Freight panels because of the solar on the side prep also. Even though we use parks with hookups when camping, our goal is to have them keep our 2 batteries charged for interior lights, 2 slides and all 12 volt outlets in case of boondocking or outages.

[@BigRockMoto]

Sounds good

[@graniteforestdojo1372]

Your wife was absolutely the best part! Hysterical!

[@davidsugihara2621]

Yes, i got the same solar panels from harbor freight to keep the batteries on my 5th wheel charged up. May mount all 4 to a frame. It also came with a string of out door lights

[@paulgarrison1141]

Great video. My wife is also a screamer. I have been thinking about Harbor freight for my solar needs and this video was right on time. I want to start slow and the more I learn, the more comfortable I will get.

[@BobbyFigliola]

I’m starting on my quest.... got a generator... got HF solar kit to play with...but honestly. They charge an 200AH AGM... maybe get a better controller but I’m very impressed. Tested solar on side of garage...playing with it

[@cassandralesh8536]

I used to work at an RV dealer. I was the shop manager. Trailers we sold typically had a 3k inverter and two batteries with space for four. You can run ac from that. How long? That depends on the batteries. The more amp hours you have, the longer you'll have power.

[@gihonda127]

We are first-time buyers of travel trailers. We have researched travel trailers for about two years and knew what we wanted in a travel trailer for the size vehicle we have. Last week we purchased a used one and had it hooked to our house for the first night. On the second night, we were away from our house in one of our fields on our property and I quickly realized the importance of having a generator or permanent power and that a solar panel will not run anything, just help maintain the battery. Thank you for making this video and helping us understand how solar works and AC vs DC.

[@marzsit9833]

it depends on how devoted to traveling in your trailer you are as to whether or not to invest money on a real solar power system. if you only plan to travel a few weeks per year, a generator is a cheaper option. the closer you get to being on the road full-time, running and maintaining a generator gets more expensive and a real solar power system starts to look like a better option because once you have the system installed, the electricity it produces is free with minimal maintenance costs. the harbor freight kit is really not suited to full-time use, it's really a toy solar system that is good for beginners to play with so they can learn how a real solar system works. kind of how kids play with legos to learn how to stack bricks..

[@truthersunitereborn9982]

@@marzsit9833 Haha great comment. In my preps I did purchase some "toy solar panels" from Harbor Freight I haven't tested them yet because it was really just a last resort kind of purchase. Now I have the knowledge and understanding of what my needs are for solar and what to buy. I plan on a small battery bank and a larger one when I finally go that route of building a setup. A smaller one for gadgets and such and the larger for Appliances, PC and TV. The Harbor Freight stuff will be used to power the smaller battery bank. I have collected various batteries to swap out as they get to the low voltage range for that smaller setup. If people truly want to be "off grid" they need a real good battery bank of the same model of battery. I do not want the noise or worry of a generator. If need be, my car can be used for generating power at a lower noise level in a dire situation - say when it's raining for a few days. All the best.

[@davidpotter9462]

I've got two of the 45 watt kits...just wanted to let you know they work great in snow..we got 7 inches 2 weeks ago, and these panels took that snow glare and turned it into watts...oh...I have 8 batteries but I'd probably need 2 more to run an AC..I'll have 690 watts of panels after the first...anyhow I'm gonna try it ...I think if I let it charge in the morning I can run the AC some in the afternoon..(I've got $2000 in it and it's almost enough...another 500 and I got this...) we have too much on the grid now and all you see are ads for high powered countertop ovens..I just rather have my own lol, after I get 2 more batteries I'll have 420 amp hours @24 volts..that's about what one will need for AC..I'm just building mine so if I can't run something I just buy more stuff till I can...I'm retired so I don't have to go anywhere much and it just gives me something to tinker around with..I figure at some point I'll get enough solar then I can have free power for whatever..I've wanted to have my own juice for a long time..without having to listen to a generator..I'm not into that unless it's a rare day..Im building one anyways though...you know, like in the Tremors movie..backup for the backup..lol

[@georgekatsinis5224]

$40k+ Lance trailer. $100 Harbor Freight solar "system". Perfect! 😳

[@MDFRfiredriver]

it is what it is i have 2021 lance 1995 being built delivery may 1 they threw in 2 190 watt roof solar panels and 2 extra at half price plus free installation you wheel and deal correctly you get great trailer Lance is worth the money plus benefits from Lazydays 300 nights included at Thousand trails rv park and other perks well worth the price 3 days training for my wife to drive and park and free stay in their prep area Very happy R V er

[@marzsit9833]

@@MDFRfiredriver completely missed the point of george katsinis reply.... george wasn't saying the lance trailer was a piece of junk, he was saying the harbor freight solar kit is a piece of junk, which it sort-of is.

[@truthersunitereborn9982]

@@marzsit9833 As the saying goes. You get what you pay for. Most "All-in-One" setups aren't too promising.

[@cutweldngrind]

Finally tested my 2.5kw used array I got for $500 shipped. I got 10 used 250 Trina solar panels for $33 each and they are awesome. I uploaded a video and cant wait to start my cabin build. Lithium batteries will be the most expensive part so will use electric vehicle batteries. I think a 15kwh to 25kwh battery will be my starting point.

[@oldguyinavan6295]

Thank you for this video! I'm preparing to buy the Harbor Freight 100w system this week. I'm glad it's working for you!

[@SavedbyJesus1]

Great video and I appreciate you taking the time to make it. 👍

[@jasonbrown467]

thank you for the video. i bought four of these kits to learn with and possibly use. you are the first person to identify the name of that "sae" connector. everyday i learn more about this solar stuff. here is what i learned today that i suspect is not common knowledge: 4 panels 25 watt= 100 watts. but did you know that is rated at 24 volts, even though everyone that buys these are using them on 12 volt systems. so: 12volts x 4amps = 36watts is what your battery will actually get from the charge controller. i put an amp clamp on mine today and can confirm that all 4 panels connected as one unit puts out 4 amps at 24 volts. we dont charge at 24 volts. i am still trying to understand if this is dishonest marketing. from my 4 100 panels (yes i did buy four of these kits) i got 13 volts x 16amp = 208 watts delivered to my battery. but i bought 400 watts and its all hooked up correctly i think....maybe this is common sense to everyone else, just thought i'd share.

[@mozturk1980]

12volts x 4amps = 48watts...

[@marzsit9833]

jason brown your word salad is completely tossed and very confusing to understand but i think i might know what you are trying to say....... you measured the open circuit voltage of the panels when they were not connected to the charge controller and you saw a high voltage reading well above 12 volts. this is normal because of the way a photovoltaic cell works, the open circuit voltage will be high because even though voltage is being produced, no actual electrical current is flowing. in order to measure actual solar array voltage you have to have everything connected in the system, then you can measure the voltage at the input of the charge controller to get an accurate reading. most 12volt panels produce 17-18 volts when connected, 24 volt panels produce 34-36 volts so there is no way your harbor freight setup is producing that high voltage unless you did something stupid... now, the last line in your post you say you got 13 volts at 16 amps, this is with sixteen 25-watt panels connected so you're saying you only got 1 amp from each panel? this also tells me that you are a complete idiot, but then again you bought 4 sets of these harbor freight panels to 'learn' on...

[@jasonbrown467]

@@mozturk1980 indeed you are correct. also its not actualy 12 volt its 14.4v max x 4a max =57.6 watts max

[@jasonbrown467]

​@@marzsit9833 i never stopped learning about solar since i posted this 11 months ago, and spotted only one mathematical error that i made, yet i see several from you, you know the one who thinks is teaching this "idiot" something. i can correct some of your assumptions. i was pointing how how the harbor freight kit says "100 watt kit" on the box, but it will never produce that. 14.4v x 4a =57.6 watts, i misspoke 11 months about about the voltage only being 12v and did the wrong math somehow, but my point stands 57 watts is not 100 watts. harbor freight uses open circuit voltage and short circuit current to calculate wattage then stamp it on the box like its possible. they claim the kit is 24v x 4a =98 watts, but the kit uses a pwm controller with no voltage step down and dumps all volts over battery charge voltage witch is a max of 14.4v. i returned all but one of those harbor freight kits once i saw how expensive they were and little power they produced. i since then have built a 16kw system for my home and it all started with that crap harbor freight system, so you can insult, toss assumptions and throw out your bad information all you want, i won this pissing contest that i didnt even know i was in.

[@erichunter4929]

The interuption from your wife was LOL funny! Good review and information

[@fleiva30]

I used them when I go out camping.. they work excellent

[@booterone1]

Good video. Enjoy the doghouse, good ending!

[@mamab1579]

Thanks for a great video! I was considering those panels. Before I buy, I’m gonna watch your other video where you replace these.

[@childofthekingjesusmylord8715]

U can use aca on solar if u have 500 watt system and about 3 good battery's with a 3000 watt inverter

[@SimplePleasuresMTB]

Great review. Just picked up a similar trailer that’s “solar ready” this is just what I was looking for 🤙🏻

[@HOWdr1]

I bought the Harbor freight 100 watt kit plus 30amp renology controller plus additional 100 watt solar panel to run 150 watts while out to charge still spent under 350 for whole set up. Will try this year

[@BigRockMoto]

Thanks for sharing

[@NatureZone101]

That was hilarious!! Great you didn't edit it out - real world, real life.

[@darrinsteven7002]

The 13.6 volts on the readout is the voltage of the batteries. 100 watts at best can give you at best 5.87 amps.

[@trevorsimmons6163]

This video answered every question I had regarding how to hook them up. Thank you!

[@BigRockMoto]

Great

[@tonykaczmarek278]

I have 4 of the 100 watt kits. A 1000 watt pure sine wave inverter, a 400 watt change controller, and 8 60 amp hour deep cycle lead acid marine batteries. Its a great set up on my trailer. I did like you, I place my panels in the sun, my camper is in the shade :). Its enough to power the lights, a fan, a small fridge, a TV,DVD player,or radio. And power up my phone. I mean what else you need camping? I have a grill I made and a rocket stove to cook on. And a camp stove oven. All runs off of wood. Have a wood stove in the camper too. Have a composting toilet i made that separates 1 and 2. And a sun shower o made from a black military water can. Off grid 100 percent for as long as i want to go. No a\c. Never had a\c in a tent or a cabin camping and I don't want or need it in my camper. Oh yea and a berkey so I can make my own water to cook wash and drink.

[@caaront]

Very well done Sir, and I loved the wife hollering about the bug, lol. We have a brand new HF in town and I just saw these panels the other day. I do not have a use for them yet, but my wheels are spinning with ideas. Thank you for the video.

[@cutweldngrind]

These Harbor Freight kits are good for beginners and helps you learn. I started with one too.

[@marzsit9833]

agreed, it's a great kit for people who know nothing about electricity.

[@NickieJo]

Thanks for sharing this! We got the same solar setup and I was hesitant to plug it into our “solar on the side” input. Great to see it in action!

[@BigRockMoto]

Glad it was helpful!

[@raysmith8665]

You two are a wonderful couple and thanks for the review. She is a very pretty lady and I bet if you sweet talk her just a little you may not be in the dog house long. That was a little funny though and made this video very entertaining. Looking forward to catching the next video. Thanks.

[@danalaniz7314]

Very informative. Thanks!

[@jandblawncare8570]

Just bought the same thing today and they've gone up a bit, I paid 189.99 but I always forget the damn 20% coupon! I bought the 1 year warranty which cost me 33 bucks but took off 38 bucks off the purchase so it was a no brainer. After 3 years of owning a rv and glamping every time we're going to try boon docking at least a couple times this season....if we're "allowed".

[@matc2021]

With the high quality glue the M kind you can glue the panels on top and have zero screws! We drive 70 mph and they have never been an issue

[@TheEfrain1950]

My Tacoma got 4 solar panels and 4 Marine baterries, I run 12,000 pounds winch from Harbor freight with not problem.

[@momos2790]

Can I ask why you need all that on a small truck?

[@TheEfrain1950]

@@momos2790 I get fire wood, I drag the trees to the trailer, make easy,i m 71 years old, I'm change the solar panels, now I got 200 watts, work good,also I got air compressor and 2ooo watts generator. Sound crazy, but work for me.

[@momos2790]

@@TheEfrain1950 ..sounds pretty cool to me..👍🏻

[@TheEfrain1950]

Thanks, I got 2 power inverters, 3000 watts and 1000 watts,the generator have 1 outlet run 30 amps, I run a welder and air compressor with no problems, is handy to have that.

[@momos2790]

@@TheEfrain1950 ...wow! I’ll bet...a lot of know-how there..💪💪

[@MarkSDCA]

There are a lot of moving parts on solar, one important issue is theft. Panels that can be placed in the sun while your rig is under a forest better be watched carefully. Thanks Big Rock. Now tell us where all the new motorcycles are?

[@watermain48]

Great video and review. Thanks.

[@peter8488]

Thanks, I am getting a system as well.

[@14NUCKLEHEAD]

Good stuff, appreciate the review. You answered the questions i needed to know. Wish my rv had the solar plug in like yours tho. Good stuff nonetheless..

[@imxploring]

The jack for the SAE connector is easy enough to install on your rig.

[@mostrogolf22]

I know it has the connector for the 100watt panels. In addition there is a connection for two wires on the bottom left for another or more solar panels. How many watts total will the converter handle? I would like to add more panels. Thank you for a verry good video.😊

[@kevinburgess6112]

new subscriber here, good honest video, thanks for sharing 👍👍

[@michaeldoherty2289]

When on the roof you charge all the time. You have no setup "when you get there" as you said. You maximize every hour of sunlight that way. I have 400W on the roof continuously charging and 100W that I can plug in the side plug and move around if we are parking in some shade or if we really need more charging amperage.

[@prettyinpink7058]

Great reviews and great video to the point! Thanks so much

[@BigRockMoto]

Thanks for watching!

[@theEMOdestroyer]

You don't need to screw the panels to the roof, they make really good adhesive options these days. Then you can run all the wires in a conduit down to an accessible location near the charge port.

[@michaeldoherty2289]

Can't do that with a membrane roof. They will tear the roof off at speed.

[@ericpeysar2593]

“The dog house” … is that a dealer ad on accessory, or is that something you have to set up yourself? Asking for a friend. 🙂

[@frankg8178]

Good job

[@apocolypse11]

Good video kept it simple. Single 100 watt solar panel with temperature corrected charging would work much better.

[@chade74]

cost a lot more

[@diamonddetails9445]

TYVM Sir 💯👀👍👍👍

[@KotoriOnWheels]

They make D/C air conditioners. :)

[@deeohgee4574]

This is precisely what I want to do with my Lance 1995...simple, sufficient to our needs, and we also have identical generators as back up...thank you!..my wife screams louder than yours! LOL

[@toneconsultant]

I really enjoyed the simple explanation.

[@BigRockMoto]

Glad it was helpful!

[@testersbc1]

an inverter changes the DC to AC for your trailer

[@f1flick]

Thanks! I watch your motorcycle videos but didn’t know you did other topics too. I thought if your trailer was solar ready with the input on the outside wall as with yours implied that there was a charge controller built into the trailer’s electrical system already. I think that the charge controller you used is redundant. Can anyone confirm? I have a 21’ Apex Nano with the ’solar ready’ connection there too.

[@lizmoreno2523]

I'm forced to live in my 5th wheel because of pandemic. So what do I need to convert DC to AC to at least keep fridge cold n freezer 💯 And being summer (100-110°) her

[@stephenm8100]

your refrigerator should have a couple of switches if it is a two-way. one switch will say 115 V this is your AC. the other switch will say 12 V this is your battery. or if you have a three-way fridge there will be a pilot light setup and igniter to run it off propane. to run your refrigerator of solar just flip the switch to 12V. make sure you only have one power source on at a time.

[@markdiebel6354]

Awsome video. I didn't know if I should try pluging the panels straight into camper and bypassing the controller but sounds like It would over power the battery

[@BigRockMoto]

you need a controller in line

[@jesusfamily777]

Can you charge the battery plus use the battery at the same time??? Does it come with clamps? I don't have a pluggin on the side of my camper I just have my 12V battery.

[@dangonaba]

Great video!! thanks for sharing, could you please provide a link to purchase the dc solar cable from the control panel to your trailer solar plug? Thanks and stay safe out there!.

[@KE6DOA]

Newbie Question , just received my first solar panel Briefcase style (Richsolar)100w with PWM controller to use while camping to help keep batteries up. do i need to disconnect it if i am going to run my Generator for the whole Travel trailer ? will it case damage to the system. thanks

[@charliehudgens7757]

How do you know which is positive or negative when you cut it?

[@popybrown]

Use a ohm meter or test continuity with 12 volt circuit tester.

[@truthersunitereborn9982]

Color coded. Black is Negative and Red is positive.

[@charliehudgens7757]

Mine wasn’t color coded, but thank you. I figured it out.

[@a64738]

I am trying to find out if amourphous panels give more watt then monocrystal pr m2 area when there is no sun at all (here it can be weeks with no sun in the summer). But it is not possible to find actual data on this anywhere, all the data is for direct sunlight only... I have limited room of 9m2 on my van (enough room for 1200w monocrystaline panels). I have now a small 100w monocrystaline panel and it makes less then 0,5w now here north of polar circle in middle of the day if there is no sun. On a partially cloudy day it did make 40w when I measured it today 1,5 hours after middle of the day.

[@davekrukraft9281]

I put my controller on front side rail of frame.My Geo came with 100 watt go power on roof,this set up gives me 200.I have the same Go-power outlet too.Upon researching that side plug,I read it just goes to the battery,not to my solar control unit that is built in.I have 2 size 24 lead acid,With direct sun,that charges my batteries from 60 percent to 100 by noon.In the future,I am going to get a Battle Born that will give me power equal to 3 size 24 lead acid,at only 28lbs.

[@darrellbrown6948]

You had a generator would it not charge the battery

[@breitgarner1525]

What type of A/C is that on your roof? Or the exact year and model of your TT? I'll try and find it. Interested in a 2000watt generator run that A/C.

[@2plyc828]

I think u shld do your research on solar panel batteries. They WILL run an a/c and they wont drain quickly.

[@michaelsarabiarockymountai9654]

Will this run a fridge?

[@scottsvillerebellilbitofev9927]

Your doing a lot different then most so you dk the true power it can put out so with that it depends on what you using the set up for an here in few days I'll be setting up a permanent off the grid with nothing but solar panels

[@teresasanchez8853]

Loved the information, but it was getting a bit boring. Untill your wife started screaming, so the rest was Great 👍 and I paid attention in case she found a spider or something lol 😆. Thanks 😊

[@bkauffman0390]

Thanks, I plan to buy a set for the RV I just ordered. Simple and looks to do the job, as that's all that's needed. Once it trickle charges the batteries does it knock the input back and basically sit on standby like a float charger? Or do I need to disconnect once they are recharged? Also as far as your Yamaha 2k inverter generator, you said about your elevation being a factor, Im concerned here in PA that 2k won't be enough for my 13,500 BTU AC. I don't want to buy a $2500 Yamaha 4k gen but I was thinking that's what it'll require.

[@BigRockMoto]

You can parallel.two 2,000 watt units or get a cheaper 3500 watt unit from harbor freight or champion

[@razorray1339]

That's one of the functions of the charge controller, is too limit the charge of the battery so as not to overcharge it and damage it

[@gahnyun2016]

You do not need solar, since you have an engin which has a lot of power / energy. 100W is negligible compare to you truck

[@BetrayerDave]

But the bugs are the best part

[@GENESUTUBE69]

COOL

[@wecareaboutyou2963]

does the trailer battery provide AC that is needed for the lights and such at night? didn't catch that.

[@coolcutsgal2]

The lights in your trailer run off the battery/batteries, i have 2 Marine batteries on my 2020 Forrest River Wildwood XLT. The electric plugs, microwave and AC don't work on batteries. These panels "recharge" your battery from the "drain" of the use of your batteries. I will say that the harbor freight thunderbolt 100 watt panels do come with 2 LED lights that im still trying to figure out how to get them into my trailer to use at night🤷‍♀️but seeing his videos has given me some ideas🤔🕵️‍♀️🤔. I hope i have helped.

[@captainmidnight7012]

Do you know if the battery disconnect switch can be off to trickle charge the battery on a lance trailer in storage or does it have to be in the on position ? Thanks 😊

[@BigRockMoto]

If you connect the charger direct to battery it will work

[@captainmidnight7012]

@@BigRockMoto thanks Ya, I didn’t know if you can plug the solar trickle charger into the front solar plug on the trailer . And charge the battery with it .

[@wecareaboutyou2963]

doesn't your alternator charge the dual batteries?

[@johncarlson306]

only when its hooked up to the truck while driving.

[@lazaroisern8032]

Dumb question here, are the solar panels waterproof.

[@BigRockMoto]

I believe so

[@dexslater5433]

Do your house batteries run your fridge?

[@wecareaboutyou2963]

our frig runs on gas or electric. gas is what we opt on. no solar kit yet for us

[@jerrybeaulieu9230]

I just have a power inverter with my solar panels and I run my air conditioner and my refrigerator and microwave in my camper on my battery bank with 750 watt power inverter

[@jamiekennisoncormier9293]

Jerry Beaulieu can you elaborate....I just purchased a camper and I want to do what you’re doing...what did you buy? I’ve been watching KZbin videos, but the more I watch lol, the more I’m undecided on what to purchase...I’m even considering purchasing a portable ac( not the window unit type) 🙄. Thanks in advance!

[@mega-hb4re]

Jerry Beaulieu I think you are b.s here because such a small inverter won’t be able to run everything, may be the microwave. Just a small microwave is 700 watts , an a/c even If is a small unit 5 k btu it takes 600 watts and that’s if you have at least 400 amps of batteries to run it for about 5 hrs before the batteries drain. So don’t B.S people here.

[@Code_Made]

@@jamiekennisoncormier9293 I got 4 100 watt kits with hun all from harbor freight n 4 marine deep cycle bats n a iq2000 generac gen n I’m running my ac, tv, u name it. A lot of people talk big but they jus shooting out their mouths. 3 years running strong, of coarse with my propane for heat

[@jamiekennisoncormier9293]

@@Code_Made Thank You!!!!!

[@joel9873]

@@jamiekennisoncormier9293 BS

[@bobgil3464]

My downside would be someone stealing them.

[@ac1inblue]

👍🏼 👍🏼

[@bl8rg8r]

Ruff ruff ruff!

[@AirConditioned]

Harbor freight is the only one selling retail solar.

[@markanderson2996]

Home Depot too

[@AirConditioned]

@@markanderson2996 . Panels? On their shelf?

[@markanderson2996]

@@AirConditioned yup. Saw an ad for them online like a week ago. But it showed them on an end cap of an aisle in store.

[@grandpavan8335]

Some marine/dock/lift places do too. I've had a 24v-20w set-up on my boat lift for more than 10 years. (Brand is LakeLite) I leave the panels on the lift all year, even through the cold Minnesota winters. They are expensive, but they are very knowledgeable about solar.

[@ronkey4796]

Dont forget panels solar and medication for your wife.

[@BigRockMoto]

Attention: I have swithced to lightweight folding panels that are much easier to carry and set up! New video coming soon! Subscribe!~

[@TheRetiredVeteran]

Good for you. Did you buy them at Harbor Freight?

[@retam1418]

This is not real solar. There is solar you can run all of your appliances on. This is not it. All you do with this system is trickle charge your batteries. You would need a battery bank and a 400w system and a real solar controller.

[@marzsit9833]

all solar systems charge batteries, this is a real solar system but it's not a good-quality system. 100 watts is small, but 400 watts is not big by any means if you intend to run coffeemakers or hair dryers.. agreed the hf charge controller is shit but it's a good learning tool.

[@christopherstevenson9737]

Too much nebulous unclear info. Maybe just stick to a review - good or no good for you.!

[@skepticalmechanic]

There not good panels… look elsewhere..

[@BigRockMoto]

True. This is an old.review

[@f1flick]

Thanks! I watch your motorcycle videos but didn’t know you did other topics too. I thought if your trailer was solar ready with the input on the outside wall as with yours implied that there was a charge controller built into the trailer’s electrical system already. I think that the charge controller you used is redundant. Can anyone confirm? I have a 21’ Apex Nano with the ’solar ready’ connection there too.

[@BigRockMoto]

usually there is no controller

[@danimal1611]

Great review thank you!

[@BigRockMoto]

Glad it was helpful!